Briitta
Old Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Briitta
Briitta is a Finnish and Swedish variant of the name Bridget, meaning "exalted one" or "strength," derived from the Old Irish name *Brighid*.
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Etymology
Briitta is a Finnish and Swedish variant of the name Bridget, meaning "exalted one" or "strength," derived from the Old Irish name *Brighid*. It is primarily used in Finnish and Swedish cultures, often associated with Saint Bridget of Sweden (14th century), a prominent Catholic mystic and founder of the Bridgettine Order.
Briitta currently ranks #727 in the United States as a girl's name.
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